Wednesday, January 23, 2013

“Gay Marriage” and the Politically Correct Winds of Change … It Opens
Up All Sorts of Other Social Experiments For Us, Doesn’t
It?

The proposal to legalize “same-sex marriage” in the State of Rhode
Island is immoral and unnecessary. Despite enormous political pressure,
the General Assembly should stand firm, resist the current fashionable
trend, and continue to uphold its longstanding commitment to marriage as
traditionally defined.
The multiple problems associated with “homosexual marriage” have been explained in this space on many occasions in the past.

Bishop Thomas Tobin

The proposal to legalize same-sex marriage is an attempt to redefine
the institution of marriage as it has existed in every culture from the
very beginning of human history. Marriage between a man and a
woman was designed by God for two specific purposes: to affirm the
complementary roles of males and females in a loving relationship, and
to provide a stable foundation for the procreation and raising of
children. Homosexual relationships can achieve neither of those goals.

Secondly, homosexual marriage enshrines into civil law immoral
activity. The natural law, the Holy Scriptures, and long-standing
religious tradition are very consistent in affirming that homosexual
activity is sinful, contrary to God’s plan. It should never be
encouraged, ratified or “blessed” by the state. It’s
important to emphasize once again, however, that while rejecting
homosexual activity, the Catholic Church has consistently promoted
respect and pastoral care for individuals with same-sex attraction. They are children of God and our brothers and sisters. They are invited to be members of our churches. It
is our very concern for their spiritual welfare, however, that
motivates our rejection of the homosexual lifestyle and same-sex
marriage.

Next, the concept of same-sex marriage is an untested social
experiment with unpredictable long-term outcomes. The marriage of man
and woman is, and always has been, the fundamental building block of the
human family and human culture. One cannot tinker with this societal
DNA without risking unknown changes to the structure of our society,
especially as it relates to the proper upbringing of children.Another real problem to consider is that the establishment of
same-sex marriage would pose yet another threat to religious freedom.
Proponents of same-sex marriage have frequently proclaimed that no
religious institution will be obliged to officiate at marriages that are
contrary to their beliefs. That may or may not prove to be true. But
what is of equal concern, however, is that religious bodies will be
obliged to extend their resources, facilities and benefits to
individuals who are living in immoral relationships – contrary to
sincerely held religious beliefs. This is not a hypothetical situation; it’s already happening throughout our nation.

An additional recent development that argues very strongly against
the ratification of same-sex marriage in Rhode Island is that the U.S.
Supreme Court has now agreed to hear two cases that will profoundly
affect the legal status of marriage in our country. As early as this
summer the Supreme Court might rule that the federal “Defense of
Marriage Act” is constitutional and enforceable; or that states must
recognize homosexual unions; or that each state has the right to make
its own decision in this matter. In any event, why is Rhode Island
spending time and energy on this issue right now when the Supreme Court
might make the decision for us? Let’s wait and see what the Supreme
Court determines before we engage in this emotionally-charged and
divisive battle once again.

A final point. If we are in fact forced to discuss the nature of
matrimony in our state, it should be placed before the general public in
a referendum. The proposal to redefine marriage as a fundamental
structure in our culture is a very serious issue with profound
consequences. I suspect that people on both sides of the issue agree
with that. On a question of this magnitude, then, the people of this
state should decide as they have in many other states. Let us vote!

Some have argued that the “civil rights” of the minority should not
be determined by the vote of the majority. I challenge that premise
though. What is the source of this so-called “civil right?”
Where is the moral or legal “right” to marry a person of the same gender
found? It certainly has not been part of the human experience, of human
history. Is it simply the personal happiness or fulfillment of
individuals, the “right to do whatever I want to do?” If that’s the argument, it opens up all sorts of other social experiments for us, doesn’t it?

It has been said that “the world is changing” and that we need to get
with the times. Well, it’s certainly true that the world is changing,
but the truth is that not all change is good. It’s never good to accept
and promote immoral activity; it’s never good to experiment dangerously
with the long-term well-being of the community; it’s never good to
impose a politically-correct, socially-fashionable agenda item on the
entire community, especially if it challenges the conscience and
religious liberty of many, many citizens.

As the General Assembly takes up the question of permitting same sex
marriage once again, I urge members of the Diocese of Providence and
other concerned citizens to contact their state representatives and
senators immediately to encourage them to stand firm; to protect the
traditional values of marriage and family and reject same-sex marriage.
Dear friends, now is the time to practice your faith and let your voice
be heard!

And I urge members of the General Assembly who have in the past
defended the institution of marriage – as designed by God and
traditionally defined in our society – to do so once again.Be strong in your convictions; don’t be intimidated by the politically correct winds of change. May you have the wisdom to know what is right, and the courage to do it!

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